Trail Running calendar near Vernon Township 2026-2027

A single-loop trail half marathon through five parks in lower Westchester County, New Rochelle. Most of the course is on dirt and wooded trails and passes through areas with visible wildlife.

Scary Rat Race is a four-mile off-road trail run at Spring Meadow Golf Course in Allaire State Park on October 11, 2026. The event uses hand-held timing, includes a free drink ticket and a finisher gift, and offers t-shirts and other items..

A pickle-themed Halloween obstacle event in Wallkill, NY with an adult 5K and a 1K kids course, themed medals, costumes, mud, and a community-focused Donate a Dragon 3D printing project.

A scenic trail 5K at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown, NY on October 11, 2026, with in-person and virtual options, a free kiddie dash, event tee, refreshments, and age group recognition.

Experience Long Islands scenic Robert Moses Causeway in this multi day running event. Support local veterans while choosing between marathon, half marathon, 10k, and 5k distances with finisher medals for all participants.

A 3.5 mile trail run and walk on the scenic, flat Mill Pond Trail at Woodtick Recreation in Wolcott CT on October 17, 2026. Tiered online registration is available and a post-event meal is included with registration.

A non competitive winter running series of six loops totaling 66 miles along the Delaware River in NJ and PA from October 2026 to February 2027. Limited to 100 registrants, includes aid stations and a handmade finisher award.

A non-profit off road 5K at the Hudson Highlands Nature Center in Cornwall NY on October 17, 2026. The route passes ponds, meadows, grassy paths and wooded trails while supporting nature-based education; children under 18 run free.

Big Bear SquaTch South is a trail running event at Harriman State Park on October 18, 2026 offering a technical half marathon and a 10K with steep climbs, marked courses, aid stations, and capped fields.

A Halloween themed event on Clinton Road in West Milford, NJ offering a 1 mile Zombie Crawl plus 5k and 10k races. The course features zombie volunteers, themed aid stations, and a finish line festival with awards and a costume contest.

Trail and 5K races at Hillside Park on October 18, 2026, benefit a free mammography program. A kids fun run for ages 5 to 12 is included, with chili and vegetarian food and timing by Compuscore.

The 4th annual Chesterfield FALL Terrain 5K at Fenton Lane Park on October 18, 2026 features a 5K run/walk and a 1 mile Fun Dash, supports local charities, offers custom race shirts and age group awards.

A trail event on October 24, 2026 in Washington Crossing Park offering 50K and 25K routes with single-track sections, a technical Rock Hopper segment, multiple aid stations, and set cut-off points; proceeds benefit the park association.

Experience a unique trail race through the forests and meadows of Muscoot Farm. Enjoy distances for all ages followed by a visit to the local farmers market with your farm buck vouchers.

An age-group graded 5.5-mile trail race at Frances Slocum State Park on October 25, 2026, run mainly on grass and earth. Pre-registration is required; the entry fee is $10 and online registration closes October 23.

A half marathon, 5K, and kids fun run in Garrison New York that travels through Hudson Highlands State Park and past Osborn Castle. Proceeds support Friends of Philipstown Recreation and all entrants receive a race shirt.

The inaugural Barnyard Squatch 5K is a hilly trail race across The Barnyard Sanctuary's nearly 200-acre property in Blairstown, NJ, with over 500 feet of climbing and a route past rescued farm animals. All donations go to the sanctuary.

The Tri-State New York Spartan Event Weekend at Sunflower Valley Farm on Oct 31-Nov 1, 2026 offers Sprint, Super, Kids races, Hurricane Heat formats, wooded muddy terrain, creek runs, and Spartan obstacles for competitors and spectators.

A trail race weekend at Red Wing Recreation Area in Lagrangeville, NY offering 100k, 50k and 10k loop formats with on-course aid and finisher awards; the 50k and 100k are UTMB Index races.

A costumed 5K trail run and walk at Van Scott Nature Reserve on October 31, 2026 with in-person and virtual options to raise awareness for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Includes a costume contest, water stations, and family act..